Here at Charity Horizons we are delighted to be partnering with MAG, supporting them in their search for a Digital Fundraising and Engagement Officer. MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is a global humanitarian and advocacy charity that has one simple mission, to Save Lives and Build Safer Futures. MAG removes and destroys landmines, cluster munitions and unexploded bombs from places affected by conflict. The charity also provides education programmes enabling people to live, work and play as safely as a possible until the land is cleared. Since 1989, MAG has helped over 20 million people in 70 countries rebuild their lives and livelihoods after war and we are offering you an opportunity to be a part of that positive change.
As Digital Fundraising and Engagement Officer you will work, as part of the wider Engagement Department, to support the delivery of MAG’s digital fundraising, campaigns and engagement activity to drive online action and engagement with target audiences. In this role you will help develop compelling content targeted to resonate with different audiences across all digital and social media channels and platforms. You will also be required to ensure online and offline fundraising campaigns are integrated and digital channels are used effectively for retention and development of supporters. This role presents a chance to work in a growing and high priority area at MAG and as Digital Fundraising and Engagement Officer you will have the opportunity to have a real impact on the digital engagement of the charity.
To be considered for this role you should come to us with previous experience in either fundraising or communications. You should have some experience working on digital campaigns and possess the ability to write compelling content that can be used across various digital channels. You must be comfortable managing and growing online communities (including on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and have a good knowledge of trends and developments in social media. A confident communicator, with strong inter-personal skills, you should have the ability to work proactively and independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
This really is a hugely exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and supportive team in a capacity that will allow you to have a real impact on the digital reach of the charity. MAG values it’s staff and puts huge focus on a successful work life balance so although the role is largely office based it does allow for someone to work flexibly from home and from the offices in Manchester.
To register your interest, or find out more, apply here or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
We believe that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and we have a part to play in that.
Our work is guided by our values of:
Openness | Belonging | Strength | Collaboration
We want to ensure that we put our values at the centre of everything we do and that includes how we support our staff and volunteers. A brand new People and Wellbeing Service is now in place to make sure we are able to hold fast to that ambition.
People and Wellbeing Administration Officer
We know that any service is enhanced by excellent administrative support and our People and Wellbeing Service is going to need that at its heart to ensure all details relating to employment, recruitment and development are kept up to date. The role will also support a positive people and wellbeing strategy and contribute to supporting our general telephone line.
Salary: £22,183 pa
Hours: 35 hours per week
The type of skills and knowledge that are important to us are:
- Being able to build relationships to create a sense of belonging.
- Excellent communication and administration skills.
- A positive attitude to supporting staff and volunteers.
Application documents can be downloaded from alongside this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website. Applications must be received by 12noon, Thursday 21st October 2021.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
Manchester Mind is in independent local mental health charity which delivers services to young people and adults.
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Context.
At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.
Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can, not only build resilience, but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities.
Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester. We currently work in four Greater Manchester authorities, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford and Stockport.
Job Summary.
To be a key member of Gaddum’s provision of the Getting Help element of Thinking Ahead (the central adult Primary Care Mental Health Pathway in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, in partnership with Big Life Group and Pennine Care NHS Trust).
To provide social and practical support to adults with common mental health conditions virtually and/or in community settings across Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale, including assessment of needs, support planning, and onward referrals (external and internal). This may include working with adults that are already in therapy, are awaiting therapy or have recently completed therapy either within Thinking Ahead, or in some cases externally.
Job Purpose.
The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary pathway and carry a case load providing 1:1 support across community venues across HMR, and creating support plans for individuals accessing the Getting Help part of the pathway. This will include social prescribing, signposting and onward referrals, as well as assisting individuals overcome barriers which have prevented them from accessing services in the past. The role may also occasionally include group work – and, on occasion, evening and weekend working to suit business needs. Work provided will be within strict timescales in order to manage risk appropriately and prevent dependency on workers.
The role will include collaborative work with the partner organisations within Getting Help, our partners within Thinking Ahead, and other organisations providing support to our client groups across HMR. This includes participating in drop-in sessions, working within the community neighbourhood teams, delivering training externally and internally, and presenting around the work delivered by Getting Help.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Remote working in the UK
Responsible to:Head of Engagement
Salary:£25,000 to £30,000
Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.
Although this role is based remotely, having knowledge of education relationships in the Midlands and South West England is required.
Why us?
Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown then fold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.
We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.
We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.
To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles.
Role Summary
To engage with our network of 4,000 secondary schools and colleges as well as local authorities in sharing out programme, onboarding and training in their usage. Taking on the views of educators and educational leaders in what we provide and need to provide and enabling us to more closely match local and national need with our programme. This role will also support the delivery team with the delivery of the programmes from marketing opportunities to schools/students work experience placements.
Key Duties / Responsibilities:-
- Recruit and onboard new educational establishments to working with us
- Training and supporting users to maximise the opportunity to their students accessing our programmes through our newly developed portal and app.
- Delivering training sessions to schools and colleges on our programmes and building on engagement in your defined region.
- Building partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts, SEND and PRU provision within your region to maximise our impact
- Liaise with local government organisations to actively promote our programme to NEET young people in the region
- Developing long standing relationships with school and college contacts to access, support and maximise employer engagement relationships in your region
- Build a regional network of educational contacts, ensuring high level of customer service and reporting opportunities and issues to Head of Engagement
- Retain our registered schools and colleges in our network, and increase engagement levels in all programmes across the region
- Support our Delivery Partners to identify school contacts that can promote and support our programmes
- Support Fundraising Leads in region to embed school-based initiatives where appropriate
- Ensuring all data relating to school and college engagement is accurate, recorded and presented in reports when required
- Networking in the region with your regional team to collaboratively build brand awareness of Speakers for Schools across all partners and organisations working in the Education landscape.
- Supporting the wider UK Education Strategy for Speakers for Schools
Delivery Team support:
- Support our Delivery Partners to identify school contacts that can promote and support our programmes
- Processing new user registrations on our portal
- Helping with technical delivery processes using both our in-house software
- Data Management and CRM
- Inputting new data, maintaining existing records and generating reports
- Other duties as required, within the scope of the role.
Key skills and experience:
Essential: -
- Experience in a similar environment working with a variety of stakeholders
- Clear and concise communicator, capable of producing written content to a professional quality
- Confident liaising with and managing relationships particularly with stakeholders from all levels
- Comfort and experience in working with technology and data management
- Proven capability of working through high volumes of work and securing targets across varying objectives within delivery.
Desirable: -
- Previous experience working with HR/Recruitment/CSR/Educational Providers/Youth/Engagement teams an advantage
- Knowledge of SEND and PRU education establishments and NEET students
- An understanding of the UK Education System and a familiarity with careers provision and social mobility challenges within UK schools and colleges
- Proficient use of the Salesforce CRM, to track relationships and ensure proper data management.
We are looking forward to holding video interviews through September 2021 and appointing our Education Relationship Manager swiftly so we can start delivering a difference in October and beyond. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restriction to be considered.
Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:
- Flexible working
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Morning of your birthday off
- Pension scheme
- CharlieHR perks
- Perkbox
- £500 a year training allowance
Diversity at our core
At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us.
How to apply:
Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.
Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.
Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.
The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools:
Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications.
The closing date for this role will be on or before October 25th.
Our new team member will start ASAP.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
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Network Engagement Officer (X1 North of England - 22.5 hours per week and x1 Central England 35 hours per week)
The Fostering Network
Salary: £22138 - £33,206 plus £3,737 (pro rata) London Weighting allowance (if applicable)
Location:
- North of England – covering North West, North East and Yorkshire
- Central England – covering West Midlands, East Midlands and part of the East of England
The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity. We are dedicated to creating a better future for fostered children and young people. We bring together everyone who is involved in their lives, leading, inspiring, motivating and supporting them to make foster care better. Together with our members and supporters we are a powerful catalyst for change, and we’ve been shaping and influencing the fostering agenda for more than 40 years.
We are looking for 2 Network Engagement Officers to join our high achieving Membership Services and Engagement Team, providing relationship management to members across the North of England and Central England.
These posts will be located within our Membership and Engagement Directorate, but will operate across directorates by effectively maintaining strong working links with internal colleagues
These posts are central to delivering our newly created membership and engagement strategy and so we are looking for candidates with high levels of drive and ambition to help us both achieve and exceed our strategic aspirations.
A varied and exciting role, you will be involved in every aspect of relationship management which will be delivered extensively through a programme of network engagement activities.
- You will help plan, support and deliver a varied programme of engagement activities for our network of 60,000 foster carers and 370 fostering services. This will be primarily be delivered via online engagement activities
- You will work closely with our network of members to collate their invaluable insights and use this to meet their needs.
- You will be expected to work collaboratively with internal teams, partners and stakeholders to share ideas and use your extensive expertise and knowledge to improve the way we engage with members.
- You will be a self-starter with strong presentation skills, particularly skilled at building, maintaining, and facilitating relationships, whilst also placing a strong emphasis on connecting members with one another whilst also creating a network environment amongst members that is conducive to collaboration, sharing of ideas and learning.
Closing date: Friday 22nd October 2021
Interview date: Week commencing 1st November 2021.
Interview location: Remote
Please note: CVs are not accepted.
For more information and details on how to apply, please visit The Fostering Network website.
The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented. All applicants are treated equally and selected on the basis of individual merit and ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Additionally, we consider family-friendly flexible working arrangements within the role descriptions.
The Fostering Network is a registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338.
To drive sustainable growth in the 21st century, businesses need to continually innovate and hire new sources of diverse talent. That’s why we’re investing in a new Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence (NCoE) to fuel innovation in technology across artificial intelligence, data analytics, automation, blockchain and cyber.
Bringing a new dimension of creativity and drive greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace. With the NCoE providing so many offerings to our business, you’ll be able to develop a career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. We develop outstanding and highly collaborative leaders to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. We’re playing a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
The Opportunity
As a Technology Consultant, you’ll drive innovation across EY’s business providing support in key functional areas including analytics and artificial intelligence for EY and our clients. You’ll serve a variety of large complex engagements and accounts having an opportunity to apply skills in diverse ways and in many kinds of businesses.
You’ll expand your skillset through ongoing training, so you’ll be constantly challenged and gain valuable experience in high demand areas. EY is committed to growth and development for all its people and your skills will be harnessed and developed throughout EY’s areas, so you may qualify for a variety of EY opportunities and career possibilities.
Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
Skills and attributes for success include two or more of the following:
- An interest in data analytics, AI or technology
- Experience of using statistical tools to identify, analyse, and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets
- Experience of preparing reports on trends, patterns and predictions using relevant data
- Experience of different operating systems
- Knowledge of coding or programming languages
- Advanced Excel Functions experience
- Ability to analyse and manipulate data
- Effective organizational skills, analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Willingness and experience working collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to provide written and oral communications
The Recruitment Process
- The closing date for this role is 22nd October 2021.
- The process will consist of a combination of video and virtual interviews alongside team-based activities.
What working at EY Offers:
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
- Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world.
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About us:
PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters.
We are a diverse organisation, c31% of our staff identify as BME, c12% as LGBT+. We span the generations with c11% of staff being aged 18-24 and 25% aged 55-64. And, c11% of staff identify as having a disability.
Our staff, volunteers and service users have taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be:
Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change
Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters
Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together
Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging
About You:
You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.
You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard.
About the roles:
You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.
All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable.
Domestic Abuse Worker Supporting Male Victims- 1 Role. (Must be a car driver)
The post holder will be responsible for identifying and meeting the emotional and practical support needs of male victims of domestic violence and abuse who have been assessed as statutory homelessness and referred into the MWA Reach Project. The post holder will advocate on their behalf and provide structured one-to one and group support to enable them to start their journey of recovery. The post-holder will also work with female victims dependant on case numbers.
This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1
Hours of work: 35 per week – may include some evening work.
Salary: £21 077 per annum
Duration: permanent for 1 Year (subject to funding)
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers
To Apply: Application packs can be downloaded from our website or a copy obtained by emailing our info email which can be found on our webiste.
Application forms should be returned by midday on 4th November 2021 and interviews will be on 9th November 2021.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Funding Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £28,845 to £30,681
Location: Manchester / flexible working
We are working in partnership with MSV Housing, who own and manage almost 9,000 homes in Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire. MSV are responding to the housing crisis in the North West, by assisting the millennial generation locked out of decent homes, the elderly, those on low incomes, those in need of specialist housing, first-time buyers, and people who are ‘rightsizing’.
We are seeking a Funding Officer to join the organisation in this newly formed and exciting position. You’ll be joining the Social Investment Team at an exciting time as they launch their new Positives Futures community offer. You’ll work within a planned programme to create high-quality written applications to source external funding to deliver initiatives within MSV communities.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Extensive track record of securing funding via bids, trusts and foundations
- Ability to develop and manage relationships, particularly in dispersed and multi-functional teams and with external stakeholders
- The ability to access new opportunities and develop mutually beneficial partnerships
- Experience researching grant opportunities, as well as creating tools and resources to support bid applications
- Experience and confidence in managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The successful candidate will be suitably experienced, flexible and adaptable with strong interpersonal skills, you’ll be highly motivated, innovative and driven to ensure suitable funding is gained for MSV’s community projects. You’ll also be team focused with the ability to communicate with colleagues, customers, partners and external agencies in line with our high performance culture and the ‘MSV Way’.
MSV offer an excellent benefits package including a company pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme, agile and flexible working and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
For any further information, please contact Adam Stacey, Executive Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Closing date for applications: We are reviewing applications as they come in, so please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found
Interview date: Rolling
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As Lead Refugee Support Worker you will become a vital member of our frontline team, helping us to meet our organisational objective to deliver a ‘sustainable refugee support programme, enabling refugees to achieve economic wellbeing, safe, healthy and fulfilling lives while providing regular income (through rent) to Boaz.’
In this part-time role (30 hours per week) you'll work collaboratively with another refugee support worker in this area of our work (which we have developed over the last few years) within our wider Boaz team of 15 people. The main purposes of the role are:
- To be the lead contact for refugee support work at Boaz, and to continue to develop our package of refugee support work (for example, rolling out the Renting Ready tenancy training, building and maintaining excellent external partner relationships, seeking out positive opportunities to benefit people living in Boaz accommodation)
- To take a lead on complex support and housing issues faced by people living in Boaz accommodation, by offering support to the individuals and/or staff involved
- To provide practical and holistic support to refugee clients who are living in Boaz Trust accommodation, in order to support their integration and to work with them so that they are equipped to live independently
- To play a supportive and collaborative role working alongside the wider staff team in our mission, which is to end destitution amongst asylum seekers and refugees, empower people seeking sanctuary and equip churches and others to support people seeking sanctuary in their communities and congregations
To read the full details of the role, find out about Boaz and how to apply please look at our Role Brief.
We welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. We are seeking to ensure a diverse team and particularly welcome applicants who have lived experience as a refugee or of seeking asylum, are disabled or are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, since these backgrounds are currently under-represented in our organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
YOUTH MINISTRY WORKER
2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Part-time 32 hours per week, inc of breaks (0.8 FTE, negotiable)
Salary: £16,626.40 per annum (£20,783 for 1FTE)
MediaCityUK Church is a partnership between Oasis Church and the United Reformed Church. We are a community of ordinary people exploring life together, where everyone is welcomed. As part of the wider Oasis family of hubs, MediaCityUK Church and Community Hub works to provide integrated, high quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community.
An opportunity has arisen for a Youth Ministry Worker based in Salford.
Under the supervision of the Lead Youth Worker, the Youth Ministry Worker’s key responsibilities include:
- Developing and leading youth ministry within the church and wider community.
- Building positive relationships with young people and promoting social, emotional and spiritual growth.
- Working alongside local youth work partnerships to support and develop the youth provision in the local community.
- Contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the church youth work curriculum.
- To support the wider youth provision within Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
As well as a passion for youth work, this is very much a relationship and ministry building role and the successful applicant will also need to demonstrate:
- A relevant qualification in Youth Work and Ministry or is able to demonstrate relevant experience at this level within the sector.
- Experience working within a youth/faith/community setting alongside other statutory and voluntary organisations
- Previous experience implementing youth ministry programmes
If you are interested in applying for this role, then please:
Email your CV including a Supporting Statement via the Oasis website . Your Supporting Statement (max of two A4 pages) must address the following questions:
- In what ways does your professional background and personal and spiritual experience qualify you for this position and enable young people to make choices that positively improves their lives?
- How would you seek to incorporate the Oasis ethos into your working practice?
For full details please go to the Oasis UK charity website.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am, Monday 8th November 2021.
Interviews will take place in Salford on Monday 15th November 2021.
*This role has an occupational requirement for applicants to actively embrace the Christian ethos and values of Oasis. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
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Healthcare Support Worker - Eating Disorders - Young People
Lostock, Bolton
£18,835.54 - £20,599.13 (Depending on experience)
£1000 welcome bonus
Full and part time opportunities available
Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. The young people they care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life. They are currently recruiting to their 5 bed residential home in Warrington.
Their homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and their staff can enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with their young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks, shopping, building positive relationships and general life skills. They always encourage their young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment.
Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also be required to update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.
Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. All their staff will be supported to achieve their Level 3 in Adult Care. You will also receive ongoing support and mentoring from their friendly residential and clinical team.
The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people and mental health. This role would also suit psychology graduates looking to develop their experience working in a multi-disciplinary team or people with life experiences wanting to give something back. There are opportunities for excellent career progression, with many of their staff developing into senior residential roles.
Company Benefits
- A £1000 welcome bonus to all new starters
- A £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £1000 per referral)
- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)
Essential requirements of a Support Worker
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- A professional working boundary between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
Fancy the challenge? Apply with us today!
Additional Information
- You will work in a COVID secure environment as all their staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11th November 2021.This will be a requirement for this role also.
- Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
- Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
- They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.
Community Support Worker
Hours
32.5 hours per week (52 weeks)
Salary
£16050.67 (Grade 1 point 1) Already pro rated from £18,520.00
Location
Stockport
Aim of post
To enable individuals with complex learning disabilities, and/or an autism spectrum condition, to maximise their independence within community environments. This role will work alongside the individuals we support to ensure we consider their health, aspirations and social/emotional needs.
Safeguarding vulnerable children and adults is a priority for all employees.
About you
Our specialist day service, in the centre of Stockport has vacancies available for Community Support Workers.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about championing for people with disabilities. Someone who has excellent communication and literacy skills. Who has a level 2 QCF (or willing to work towards this) and someone who has knowledge and understanding of those with learning disabilities and Autism.
The post holder will be employed within a community-based project in the Stockport area. The aims of the service are to provide person centred care, and specialist positive behaviour support with a view to promoting independence and inclusion within the local community. The main focus is to provide the highest quality of support in order to enable greater independence, choice and enrichment for the individuals that attend the service.
Are you a community or corporate partnerships officer looking for a new challenge? WR Fundraising Recruitment has an exciting new Regional Fundraising vacancy for an inspirational charity that’s not to be missed.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work for a strong charity brand, within a friendly fundraising team in a new role covering the region at the Charity. This charity are growing their focus in the Regional Fundraising area, so it’s a very exciting time to be joining in their developing journey! You will work with Community groups, regional corporate, local events, schools and other areas.
Regional Fundraiser
Manchester or Sheffield
Hybrid Working – 2 days a week, either in the Manchester or Sheffield office
Full time, Permanent
Salary: £25,755
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Implementing a strategy to maximise community, fundraising and corporate partnerships income, seeking opportunities and pursuing these opportunities.
- Growing sustainable income and delivering against agreed targets for the Regional Team.
- Engaging in new connections and Partnerships by using established network and knowledge.
- Working with your line manager to devise a portfolio of opportunities.
- Have the opportunity to contribute to the annual strategic planning of the team
Applicants will need:
- Experience in Corporate or Community Fundraising
- Be a driver with their own vehicle
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills and confident in delivering key messages to a variety of audiences
- Networking and Influencing skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritise several projects and tasks.
To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.
WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals within fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.
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Bank Support Worker
Heaton, Bolton
£9.66 per hour
Zero hour contract
Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.
At Care in Mind their homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and their staff can enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with their young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks, shopping, building positive relationships and general life skills. We always encourage their young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment.
Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also be required to update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.
Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. All their staff will be supported to achieve their Level 3 in Adult Care. You will also receive ongoing support and mentoring from their friendly residential and clinical team.
The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people and mental health. This role would also suit psychology graduates looking to develop their experience working in a multi-disciplinary team or people with life experiences wanting to give something back. There are opportunities for excellent career progression, with many of their staff developing into senior residential roles.
Company Benefits
- A £1000 welcome bonus to all new starters
- A £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £1000 per referral)
- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)
Essential requirements of a Support Worker
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- A professional working boundary between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
Fancy the challenge? Apply with us today!
Additional Information
- You will work in a COVID secure environment as all their staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11th November 2021.This will be a requirement for this role also.
- Please note that we do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
- Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
- We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.
Do you have an understanding of mental health issues or experience of working in Mental Health? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as a Full Time Recovery Worker on a 37.5 hour per week contract.
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.
We are looking for a full-time Recovery Worker to join our team in Cheshire East, providing Community based support to Service users in their own homes. We are based in Sandbach, but cover the areas of Crewe, Sandbach, Middlewich and Macclesfield. A great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload, you love motivating and engaging people in a range of developmental and rehabilitative activities. What’s more, you have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people. You will also need good record keeping skills, be adept at data entry and willing to participate in a 9 – 5 rota that includes lone working and weekends.
We are looking for caring, consistent, flexible and creative individuals who work well under pressure and are keen to work in mental health. Good communication is essential, as is a good knowledge of mental health. You will receive a full induction, regular supervisions, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development by working across our range of services. You will also have access to learning and development opportunities.
This is a permanent role with the post-holder required to work 37.5 hours per week.
The salary for this role is £17,899.00 per annum.
Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.
Closing Date for applications is 22 October 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?